Sightseeing in Byblos-Jbeil - what to see. Complete travel guide

According to local beliefs, El, the Sun God, was the founder of the city. He surrounded the settlement with a wall. First mentions of Byblos date back to 4,000 BC. When ancient Greece and the Roman Empire were not founded yet, Byblos-Jbeil was one of the most powerful cities in the world, an independent place with its own king, culture, and developing commerce. The first alphabet and then writing initially appeared in this part of the world. In 3,000 BC, Byblos started trading with ancient Egypt.
If you plan to spend your vacation sunbathing on the soft and warm sand, enjoying the hot sun, if you want to forget about all troubles and big-city stress, then it is hard to think of a better place than Babylon-Jbeil. This region has numerous beaches situated along the Mediterranean Sea’s coast. Tourists are always welcome to book a room in one of the local coastal hotels. That being said, tourists need to stay alert when they plan to sunbathe – local sand is soft but there can be sharp stones hidden in it. Numerous bars and restaurants are always glad to greet new guests, offering local specialties and delicious national cuisine served in open-air terraces.

If you are lucky to visit Byblos-Jbeil at the end of summer or the beginning of autumn, you will be able to participate in the Byblos Festival, a renowned international event. Even the president of Lebanon pays his attention to the festival and never forgets to visit this event under the patronage of UNESCO. This is the period of mass celebrations at the Mediterranean Sea coast, and the city hosts various exhibitions and shows. Clowns entertain kids, and adults visit beautiful fashion shows. Tourists can also join local fishermen and watch them catching fish skillfully or even participate in this process.

To get to Byblos-Jbeil, tourists first need to fly to Beirut – most capitals have direct flights to this city. In Beirut Airport, comfortable buses take tourists to the central part of Byblos-Jbeil. Travelers can always get a taxi to this city, but it will be significantly more expensive. The journey time from the airport to Byblos-Jbeil is approximately half an hour.
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Survived castles around Byblos-Jbeil
♥ Castle 'Byblos Castle' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Smar Jbeil' , 11.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Mseilha Fort' , 17.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Moussa Castle' , 47.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Byblos Castle' , 0.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Smar Jbeil' , 11.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Mseilha Fort' , 17.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles' , 38.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Moussa Castle' , 47.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Byblos-Jbeil
♥ National Park 'Mashgara' , 28 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Barouk Cedar Forest' , 46.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' , 62 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Hazor' , 123.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Montfort' , 127.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Mashgara' , 28 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Barouk Cedar Forest' , 46.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Qaraoun Lake' , 62 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Hazor' , 123.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Montfort' , 127.1 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Byblos-Jbeil and around
♥ Art museum 'Sursock Museum' Beirut, 28.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Sursock Museum' Beirut, 28.4 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Byblos-Jbeil from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Baatara Falls
From the series “Most Fanciful Waterfalls of the Planet”
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Distance from Byblos-Jbeil center - 20.9 km.
The fact that the waterfall was undetected for so long is no wonder. The territory where it is situated is covered with lush vegetation, so it is extremely difficult to find an entrance to the deep cave with the waterfall. The wonderful sight was discovered by a famous researcher Henri Coiffait. Just a few years ago, tourists were able to walk across stone bridges of the cave and see water streams in the near vicinity. After research, the bridges were found to be too brittle, so today it is forbidden to enter them. …
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Jeita Grotto
From the series “Fantastic and Colorful Caves Inside the Earth”
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Distance from Byblos-Jbeil center - 20 km.
The cave is pretty well explored. In one of the grottoes scientists have found the ruins of an old foundry workshop. For tourists, the cave has been open since 1995. Some of the grottoes were completed with the impressive illumination system and therefore look even more magical. An excursion to the Jeita Caves becomes an exciting adventure. To get to the upper level of the caves tourists can use a cable car. …
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